Alvey reels

[Nebe]

does anyone here use these?
If so any coments?? or if not any coments on them???

[valentine]

Never used one, but I know that they have reputation for being well made, workhorse reels. I don't think that they'd be practical for plugging because of the way you have to flip the spool back and forth to cast and retrieve, but I suppose they're okay for bait fishing. I've been meaning to buy one for years, sort of as a novelty, but I've always found other, more practical stuff to spend my money on.If your looking just to try something new and different, I'd say give it a whirl.
Valentine

[rockfisherman]

They use these outfits down under for distance casting, and regularly cast 100 meters.

http://www.surfcasters.iinet.net.au/DrycastingMain.html

It sounded like just the ticket for reaching those fish that are always just out of reach, so a buddy picked up an outfit. We both tried casting it but didn't do any better than we could with a spin rod. Guess it takes a knack and practice. Guess I'm saying don't buy one and go out expecting to cast 100 meters right away.

[Nebe]

interesting... heres the usa rep's web site alveyUSA